ClimateAugust 21, 2026

anadromous

uh-NAD-ruh-mus

Definition

Refers to fish that migrate from the sea or lakes up into freshwater rivers to spawn.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek 'ana-' meaning 'up' and 'dromos' meaning 'running' or 'course,' describing the fish's journey upstream.

In the news

The term is used to describe the type of sports fishery Dingell is helping to protect, specifically highlighting the species like salmon and steelhead that migrate to spawn.

Rep. Debbie Dingell honored by Michigan's sports fishery

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